1. How can rock and fossil records be used to interpret geologic time?
2. How have the methods used to measure absolute time helped us to better understand earth’s history?
3. How do geologists draw conclusions about the past?
4. What evidence can be used to determine previous environments in an
area?
5. What are the advantages & disadvantages of using fossil evidence to
study the history of the earth?
Date
Classwork and Activities
Homework and Follow up
January 15
1. Settling back into Trimester 2
2. Partner Picking
3. How we we use timelines in Earth's history - personal time sequencing activity
pg. 56-63 - be sure you are clear on the 2 main geology theories
January 19
Understanding Geologic Time
How do geologists make and use the timeline?
What are the main theories as to how the Earth changes?
1) Webquest- Understanding Geologic Time- documents shared to work on during the work
2) Sketching of relative dating - fold/faults/intrusions
HW:
1) Read 64-68
2) Complete Sketches as needed
3) Content Assessment Thursday Jan 23 on first 3 sections of the chapter
Jan 21
What is the difference between relative and absolute time?
What's up? Geologic Time Activity
HW: Complete Part 1of activity and any diagrams you did not complete during class
Jan 23
1) Review Relative Time Activity
2) pg 73-77 - answer questions shared on drive
3) Begin slide for Geologic Time Tour
HW: Complete Slide to share next class
Jan 27
1) Share Geologic Tour slideshow - Reflection on Geologic Time - submit on Moodle
HW:
1) Read pg 68-72 for Thursday class
2) Use study guide that is shared with you to review for Content Assessment
Jan 29
1) Geologic Time and Earth History - content quiz
2) Fossils Preassessment - what do you already know? Save on drive
3) Begin Fossils Tour - How does an organism become a fossil - focus questions - due before class on Sunday - submit on Moodle
HW: Complete tour and focus questions- submit on moodle - please unlock the document
Feb 2
1) How do fossils form?
2) How do fossils give us evidence about life?
3) Review Fossil Focus Questions
4) Fossil Flow Chart Animation here Fossils vocabulary link
HW: Be sure all fossil work is complete and understood
Feb 4
The Great Fossil Find!
Being team work activity to work through a real life science problem - how does science change as more evidence is discovered?
1) Data Table filled in as work continues
HW: Complete individual sheet (1-7) for Thursday
Feb 6
Work on Fossil Reconstruction and Restoration
RUBRIC FOR POSTER:
Essential Questions:
1. How can rock and fossil records be used to interpret geologic time?
2. How have the methods used to measure absolute time helped us to better understand earth’s history?
3. How do geologists draw conclusions about the past?
4. What evidence can be used to determine previous environments in an
area?
5. What are the advantages & disadvantages of using fossil evidence to
study the history of the earth?
2. Partner Picking
3. How we we use timelines in Earth's history - personal time sequencing activity
How do geologists make and use the timeline?
What are the main theories as to how the Earth changes?
1) Webquest- Understanding Geologic Time- documents shared to work on during the work
2) Sketching of relative dating - fold/faults/intrusions
1) Read 64-68
2) Complete Sketches as needed
3) Content Assessment Thursday Jan 23 on first 3 sections of the chapter
What's up? Geologic Time Activity
2) pg 73-77 - answer questions shared on drive
3) Begin slide for Geologic Time Tour
1) Read pg 68-72 for Thursday class
2) Use study guide that is shared with you to review for Content Assessment
2) Fossils Preassessment - what do you already know? Save on drive
3) Begin Fossils Tour - How does an organism become a fossil - focus questions - due before class on Sunday - submit on Moodle
2) How do fossils give us evidence about life?
3) Review Fossil Focus Questions
4) Fossil Flow Chart
Animation here
Fossils vocabulary link
Being team work activity to work through a real life science problem - how does science change as more evidence is discovered?
1) Data Table filled in as work continues
RUBRIC FOR POSTER:
Be ready to share next class - SEE RAFT on the rubric for information
2) Check rubric for thoroughness
3) Conclusion paragraph submitted individually on Moodle
4) Share Fossil Finds- Present findings and posters - today and Wednesday as needed
Review Study Guide shared